In the model and the scrambled list, identify the opening adjective. Next, unscramble and write out the sentence parts to imitate the model. Finally, write your own imitation of the model and identify the opening adjective.
MODEL: Speechless, Bryson scanned the small living room, frantically.
-Robert Ludlum, The Prometheus Deception
a. hopefully
b. spotted the soft inviting sofa
c. Kendra
d. uncomfortable
2. In the model, identify the opening adjectives. Next, combine the list of sentences to imitate the model. Finally, write your own imitation of the model and identify any opening adjectives.
MODEL: Dark, velvety, the beauty of his mustache was enhanced by his strong clean-shaven chin.
-Toni Morrison, Beloved
a. His cautionary steps were slow.
b. His cautionary steps were weary.
c. His cautionary steps were caused by something.
d. The cause was the surrounding overexcited horses.
Bell Work: Opening Adjective
MODEL: Speechless, Bryson scanned the small living room, frantically.
-Robert Ludlum, The Prometheus Deception
a. hopefully
b. spotted the soft inviting sofa
c. Kendra
d. uncomfortable
2. In the model, identify the opening adjectives. Next, combine the list of sentences to imitate the model. Finally, write your own imitation of the model and identify any opening adjectives.
MODEL: Dark, velvety, the beauty of his mustache was enhanced by his strong clean-shaven chin.
-Toni Morrison, Beloved
a. His cautionary steps were slow.
b. His cautionary steps were weary.
c. His cautionary steps were caused by something.
d. The cause was the surrounding overexcited horses.
Quiz on the Mexican Revolution
Text: Marquez "The Solitude of Latin America" Nobel Prize for Literature Acceptance Speech
Do the Word Study Graphic Organizer for the following words:
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